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Schrein Family History

Schrein Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schein, Schlein, Schwein, Schei, Schreier, Schoen, Hochrein, Scheid

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Where is the Schrein family from?

You can see how Schrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schrein families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schrein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrein. 24% of Schrein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schrein women worked as a Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Schrein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Schrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Schrein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Schrein. For the veterans among your Schrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schrein in 1951 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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